Kids on Instagram - 5 Things Parents Should Know Instagram – Thought it was just an app to add filters and edit photos on the go? Oh no, it is much more than that!With the rise of social media... By Emily Hartung Read full post
My Child Saw Pornography, What Should I Do? If your child has accidentally been exposed to pornography, it's normal to feel upset and concerned. As a parent, thinking of your child viewing online pornography is uncomfortable and scary. By Annemarie Lange Read full post
Snapchat’s Newest Feature is a Location Nightmare for Parents Broadcasting your location puts users at risk for stalkers, bullies, predators and stranger danger, it almost encourages location spying on your friends, acquaintances and loved ones... By Jennifer Leonard Read full post
Setting Boundaries for Tech Addicted Kids (and Parents) Like most parents, I struggle with setting boundaries with technology that my family will respect. Before setting boundaries, though, it’s important to understand why our kids are on their devices so much. Unfortunately, the truth is that we, as parents, are partly responsible By Gina Badalaty Read full post
Should Students Be Friends with Teachers and Coaches on Social Media As a former teacher myself, I am friends with some of my students on Facebook, and I love being able to watch them, their careers and their families grow. While I taught the class of 2004, I did not add any of my former students until they were firmly in their twenties. I’ve helped former students edit papers, and have even provided career advice -- I don’t think your job as a teacher and/ or mentor stops when your students graduate. By Lauren B. Stevens Read full post
Sexting Can Have Long Term Negative Effects for Teens The term “sext” has been around since 2005, and is a seemingly innocuous behavior that some adults choose to engage in. By Lauren B. Stevens Read full post
How Predators Could Be Playing Online Games with Your Child Dateline’s To Catch a Predator series left a lasting impression on me, and many others, I’m sure, despite the relatively short run of the series. By Lauren B. Stevens Read full post
How To Set Parental Controls for Nintendo Switch Parental controls for the Nintendo Switch work a little differently than on other consoles. You can set up basic content restrictions on the console in minutes, or establish more fine-grained... By Madison Nowers Read full post
How to Protect Your Kids From Online Predators With the rise in smartphone and internet usage by children, the landscape of online predation has changed drastically. By Carli Leavitt Read full post
The Importance of Social Media Age Restrictions The data is in. Kids enjoy social media. The studies confirm it. In fact, 89% of teens ages 13 to 17, according to Pew Research, reported using at least one social media site and . 71% reported use of more than one site. These numbers are not necessarily alarming. Did you know that Jjust about every social media site allows users to sign up when they reach 13 years of age?. Their friends are on the websites, talking about media they saw on the websites, sharing their experiences and stories on the websites. The “happening” stuff is happening online, and kids want to be a part of the hub... By Tyler Percival Read full post